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A19 DAT

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,661 mi
Last recorded70,661 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DAT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 70,661 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced both sides to axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

chassis,undercarriage,steering and suspension components very rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,174 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both chassis rails and undercarriage very rusty

steering,suspension and brake components very rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2014 66,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both chassis rails and undercarriage very rusty

steering,suspension and brake components very rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undercarriage and chassis rails very rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 59,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,320 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 55,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,942 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 50,942 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,924 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,576 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,573 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,455 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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A19 DAT is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 DAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A19 DAT is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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